Ellsworth sweeps softball opener

April 13, 2004

SOFTBALL

Ellsworth 12-7, Mancelona 2-1

MANCELONA - Sophomore pitcher Andrea Hoeksema was the winner in both games as the Lancers opened their season with a non-league sweep.

Hoeksema struck out 12 and allowed one hit in the first game, and helped her own cause with three hits, including a double, and an RBI. Also for Ellsworth, Liz Peterson had three hits, including a triple, and two RBI; Samantha Danbert, two RBI; Amber Klooster, two hits including a triple; Alicia Klooster, two hits; Hope Drenth, two hits; Michelle Hizelberger, two hits and two RBI; Katie Koivisto, a basehit and RBI.

Hoeksema struck out 12 in the nightcap as well, giving up two hits. At the plate for Ellsworth, Alicia Klooster was a single away from the cycle, with a home run, double and triple, and two RBI. Drenth had three hits and two RBI; Danbert, three hits and an RBI; Peterson, two hits and an RBI; Hizelberger, a double; Hannah Boss, a single.

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Ellsworth plays at Central Lake in a non-league doubleheader on Thursday, April 15.

BASEBALL

NMCA 9, Vanderbilt 5

VANDERBILT - Starting pitcher Matt Weir allowed one run over four innings as Burt Lake Northern Michigan Christian Academy (NMCA) opened its season with a victory.

Weir also led the Eagles at the plate with two hits and three RBI. Willy Bradley and Austin Holsinger both pitched in relief for the Eagles.